Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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